Art Shopping 2025, a key event in the international contemporary art scene, opened on April 4 at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, France. A highlight of the event is the themed exhibition "La Beauté dans Chaque Éventail" presented by Kasashima Gallery from Japan, featuring the collaborative work of 20 artists from Taiwan and Japan. The exhibition combines traditional Chinese ink art with Kyoto-style folding fans, attracting significant attention from international tourists, art enthusiasts, and media outlets.
The "La Beauté dans Chaque Éventail" exhibition showcases Kyo folding fans crafted by a century-old workshop in Kyoto. The artworks integrate elements of Chinese landscape painting, bird-and-flower painting, traditional brush calligraphy, pen calligraphy, and contemporary art. Kasashima Gallery provides multilingual guided tours in French and English, explaining the fusion of Chinese culture and Japanese craftsmanship.
The exhibition aims to reintroduce the significance and potential of Asian art within a contemporary global context through thematic curation. Kasashima Gallery has been dedicated to promoting international exchange in Asian art, participating in major exhibitions globally to bridge Asian creativity and the global art scene. The gallery plans to combine physical exhibitions with digital platforms to support more Asian artists in gaining international visibility.
Art Shopping 2025, taking place from April 4 to 6, promotes diverse artistic languages and presents works across disciplines such as painting, sculpture, photography, installation art, design, and crafts, reflecting the richness of contemporary artistic practices.